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November 10, 2010 by Eric Keibler

DUI DOG Rally and Demo Days

David Morris Dry Suit Diving
Why would anyone want to put on a dry suit and go diving?  I heard myself say that in my early years of diving and never thought I would ever don one.  Then I met Faith Ortins of Diving Unlimited International and Julie Footman of Aqua Diving Academy in Portland Maine.  Both of these ladies wondered why I would dive in anything else.  Julie went as far to say that she got cold in wetsuits so she always dove in a drysuit, no matter where she went.
Over the years, I have changed my tune.  I found that dry suit diving was not as intimidating as people made it sound and it really extended my diving season.  Diving dry has also opened up new dive locations and made others more comfortable.  I cannot imagine diving in 14mm of rubber again (a 7mm one piece suit with a 7mm xip up vest)!  Ashton learned to dive in a dry suit so he could go ice diving in New Hampshire.  We now run a trip there every year.  We also ran a trip to Antarctica earlier in the year – definitely a dry suit location.
One of the ways to find out more about Dry Suit Diving is to attend the Diving Unlimited International DOG Rally and Demo Days.  DOG stands for DUI Owners Group and there will be divers there from all over the area.  Additionally, you can try out a suit or any type of DUI undergarments.  They bring a truckload of stuff to allow you to try anything in their product line.  Join Oceanic Ventures staff members, Ashton Arsement, and David Morris as they travel to Terrell Texas for the annual Diving Unlimited International, DUI, DOG Rally and Demo Day. 
 For $10.00 (15.00 at the gate) you can try the equipment, have lunch and receive a cap. There is also a dinner Saturday night ($10.00 ticket). Prices are higher at the gate so get your ticket from Oceanic Ventures before the event. You can order them by phone or by emailing Ashton@oceanicventures.net.
Need to know where to go?  Here is more information on Clear Springs Scuba Park [https://www.clearspringsscubapark.com/] Need more details, drop Ashton a note or call us.

Filed Under: Dry Suit Diving, Local Diving, Scuba Diving Activities

November 9, 2010 by Eric Keibler

Need to Get Wet & Have Thursday Off? Let's Go Scuba Diving!

We have had several requests to get wet!  Some of those requests came from bankers who had Thursday off.  So, since the weather is so nice right now, we thought it would be fun to go diving.  We have arranged to go to 288 Lake for some fun in the sun and to practice buoyancy skills.  The plan is to meet at the store at 9:45 and then go down to the lake.  My thoughts were to do a few dives and go somewhere for a late lunch.
If you are interested, please send me an email at divesafe@oceanicventures.net or call me at 713.523.3483, so I can make sure there are enough cylinders.
Let’s go diving!…Eric

Filed Under: Dry Suit Diving, Scuba Diving Activities

November 5, 2010 by Eric Keibler

Fall Festival & Tent Sale on November 6th 2010 from 9:00 to 4:00

Join us for our Fall Festival & Tent Sale on November 6 from 9:00 to 4:00 benefiting the Oceanic Ventures Foundation and International School Project. There will be new and used diving equipment specials, educational specials, Oil from Fiji, Sarongs from the Philippines, Balloons for the kids, Hot Dogs and an old fash…ioned bake sale!
We are also having our clients anf friends help so look for Perfect Gifts from Mary Kay Cosmetics, Handmade Jewelry, Family Portrait Specials, Bubbles Hand Car Wash Coupons, handmade watercolour greeting cards and paintings and much much more.
Door Prized, Sealed Bid Auction, Hourly Specials
Please come by for a fun morning or afternoon!
For more information download our fall festival and sale flyer!

Filed Under: Charity Tagged With: diving, equipment specials, scuba

October 28, 2010 by Eric Keibler

Dive Around Texas

DiveAroundTexas.com challenges Texas divers to get out and explore some of the great diving that Texas has to offer. Texas is blessed with over 30 different incredible dive spots including rivers, quarries, lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico.
DiveAroundTexas.com is about divers going diving in Texas and receiving the chance to win prizes and awards based on the number of verified dives you have in your Logbook. The more times you dive in Texas, the better your chance to win valuable prizes and trips. More information at DiveAroundTexas.com.

Filed Under: Scuba Diving Activities Tagged With: DiveAroundTexas.com, diving, scuba, Texas

October 21, 2009 by Eric Keibler

Photographers Corner – Buoyancy Control

Kevin Gurr of Eric smallOne of the most important things you can learn that will improve your underwater photography is proper buoyancy control.  Learning how to control your buoyancy and your related attitude in the water will enable you to capture your subjects more effectively and easier.
One of the most effective ways to improve your buoyancy is to practice without your camera in a local lake.  One of my favorite places for this is the Beautiful Blue Lagoon in hunstsville Texas.  There is an old wooden sailboat sitting at a slight angle with the toe rail at about 15 feet.  Using this rail as a visual reference, concentrate on maintaining a proper horizontal attitude and the rail in your site all while not kicking or skulling with your hands.
Dave and I discovered the usefullness of this drill during a Principles of Technical Diving course confined water session.  We found ourselves underwater when an thunderstorm went overhead.  We dicided it was safer to remain underwater so the students received an elongated hover session while we waited for an improvement in the weather.  It was amazing how much their buoyancy improved.
Since that class, I have incorporated this drill in all of my classes, no matter where I find myself teaching.  I also try and repeat it myself when I add new equipment to my diving kit.  Everyone can improve from better buoyancy control, even if you are not planning on taking photographs.

Filed Under: Rebreather

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